KUALA LUMPUR: The government will review the importation of completely built-up electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the entry of EVs must add value to the automotive industry because local industry players are capable of meeting the low-cost EV segment.
“It is not about whether the price is low or not, but that we need to protect our ecosystem,” he said after launching the Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV yesterday.
Johari said the emphasis on quality is important to prevent an oversupply of vehicles that could affect the growing local EV segment.
He said the auto industry’s ability to compete globally requires production of scale and exports to support long-term ecosystem development. — Bernama
